Hawkes Bay

55 - 30

Full Time

Northland

Hawkes Bay vs Northland

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Sam Caird comes on.

76'

Allan Craig comes off.

76'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Neria Fomai getting some game time.

74'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Lincoln McClutchie being replaced.

74'

Lincoln McClutchie curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Hawke's Bay results in a try for Matt Protheroe

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Matt Protheroe took full advantage.

72'

Lincoln McClutchie played a key part in that try.

72'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Matt Protheroe getting some game time.

70'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Neria Fomai being replaced.

70'

Northland make a substitution with Quinton Nichols coming on.

69'

Northland make a substitution with Tevita Latu coming off.

69'

Harry Godfrey curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

68'

Try

Tyrone Thompson scores the try from close range.

66'

Northland sub Daniel Hawkins comes onto the field.

64'

Rivez Reihana departs for Northland.

64'

Northland sub Richie Asiata comes onto the field.

64'

Matt Moulds departs for Northland.

64'

Northland sub Lisati Milo-Harris comes onto the field.

64'

Sam Nock departs for Northland.

64'

Conversion

The Northland supporters go wild as Rivez Reihana successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Great hands by Northland leads to a try for Sam Nock

63'

Spellbinding play by Tevita Latu is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Tevita Latu goes through the gap.

63'

Hawke's Bay sub Hadlee Hay-Horton comes onto the field.

61'

Pouri Rakete-Stones departs for Hawke's Bay.

61'

Ere Enari comes on for Hawke's Bay.

59'

Folau Fakatava leaves the field.

59'

Liam Hallam-Eames comes on for Northland.

57'

Sam Caird leaves the field.

57'

Nathan Salmon comes on for Northland.

57'

Quinton Nichols leaves the field.

57'

Cooper Flanders comes on for Hawke's Bay.

56'

Hugh Renton leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Lincoln McClutchie kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Sam Smith from scoring as they record the try for Hawke's Bay.

55'

What a run here by Folau Fakatava as they get over the gainline!

55'

Esile Fono comes on.

52'

Rob Cobb comes off.

52'

Tyrone Thompson comes on.

52'

Jacob Devery comes off.

52'

Joe Apikotoa comes on.

52'

Joel Hintz comes off.

52'

Terrell Peita comes on.

52'

Rory Woods comes off.

52'

Isileli Tu'ungafasi comes on.

52'

Chris Apoua comes off.

52'

Danny Toala comes on.

52'

Kienan Higgins comes off.

52'

More power was needed in that conversion attempt by Lincoln McClutchie as it drops short.

52'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Ben O'Donnell to score the try.

51'

What a run here by Ben O'Donnell as they get over the gainline!

51'

Folau Fakatava sets up the try.

51'

Neria Fomai makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana adds the two points for Northland.

47'

Try

Slick passing by Northland leads to a try for Matt Moulds.

46'

Spellbinding play by Simon Parker is finished off with a try.

46'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Geoff Cridge getting some game time.

45'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Isaia Walker-Leawere being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie adds the two points for Hawke's Bay.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Hawke's Bay leads to a try for Lincoln McClutchie.

42'

Lincoln McClutchie makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Folau Fakatava played a key part in that try.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie adds the two points for Hawke's Bay.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Hawke's Bay is finished off by Sam Smith, as they goes over for the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Neria Fomai.

39'

Fabulous play by Hawke's Bay has led to Neria Fomai being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by Northland has led to Heremaia Murray being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Lincoln McClutchie will have to re-adjust the radar.

34'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Ben O'Donnell to score the try.

33'

Fabulous play by Hawke's Bay has led to Ben O'Donnell being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Lincoln McClutchie sets up the try.

33'

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Lincoln McClutchie scores from close range.

27'

Folau Fakatava played a key part in that try.

27'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northland is finished off by Tevita Latu

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tevita Latu bursts through to advance the Northland attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Corey Evans.

23'

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Hawke's Bay are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Jacob Devery picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Folau Fakatava bursts through to advance the Hawke's Bay attack.

19'

Penalty Goal

Rivez Reihana does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

Penalty Goal

Rivez Reihana makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

Penalty Goal

Rivez Reihana has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Hawkes Bay v Northland 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Fri 23rd August 2024, 12:05am PDT 
  
 McLean Park

Points Flow Chart

Hawkes Bay win +25

Time in lead

Mins in lead

61%

% Of Game In Lead

39%

41%

Possession Last 10 min

59%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Protheroe

55 - 30

72'

Thompson

50 - 30

66'

Reihana

64'

45 - 30

Nock

63'

45 - 28

McClutchie

45 - 23

56'

Smith

43 - 23

55'

O'Donnell

38 - 23

51'

Reihana

47'

33 - 23

Moulds

46'

33 - 21

McClutchie

33 - 16

43'

McClutchie

31 - 16

42'

Half Time

McClutchie

26 - 16

40'

Smith

24 - 16

39'

O'Donnell

19 - 16

33'

McClutchie

14 - 16

28'

McClutchie

12 - 16

27'

Reihana

24'

7 - 16

Latu

23'

7 - 14

McClutchie

7 - 9

21'

Devery

5 - 9

20'

Reihana

17'

0 - 9

Reihana

10'

0 - 6

Reihana

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Hawkes Bay

Northland

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Defence Profile

Hawkes Bay

Northland

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

57%

3-6 secs

21%

28%

6+ secs

11%

119

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

66'

69'

79'

80'

Hawkes Bay

Northland

Hawkes Bay vs Northland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Hawkes Bay face off against Northland in Bunnings NPC Round 3 on Fri 23rd August 2024 at McLean Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports, NOW TV. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST on SuperSport, 19:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 00:05 EST in the US.

Northland won the last encounter but Hawkes Bay are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 8 places in the league table with Northland in 5th and Hawkes Bay in 13th as such Northland are favourites on paper.

Hawkes Bay vs Northland Squads

The official squads for Hawkes Bay vs Northland will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.